Sunday, July 21, 2013

CD: Inexplicable Joy

Carpe Diem #252 ~ Ecstasy




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Last year during our honeymoon in France, the first day we went to Sacre Couer (Church of the Sacred Heart) high on the hill of Montmartre. Only from a certain angle could I see the Eiffel Tower and gasped out loud when I saw it. No picture of it can replace the experience of seeing it in person.


ecstasy unfurled
spying the eiffel tower
first time ~ from afar

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Back to Sedona listening for messages in the canyon. It was ecstasy to receive one although I didn't hear one.

sitting on hilltop
listening for ancient ones ~
ecstasy to hear



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15 comments:

  1. carol l mckenna7/21/2013 7:15 PM

    Both lovely haiku appreciating the beauty of 'away' and 'home' ~ lovely!

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  2. Anonymous7/21/2013 7:34 PM

    excellent.. both of them defines an ecstatic moment in such a beautiful manner...

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  3. Susie Clevenger7/21/2013 10:43 PM

    What a beautiful experience caught in haiku...lovely

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  4. Brian Miller7/21/2013 10:48 PM

    oh, love the mysticism of the second one...messages from the canyon...i am intrigued...

    the first, its a dream of mine...one day, maybe...smiles.

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  5. Lauren7/22/2013 8:46 AM

    so lovely. I often listen for the ancient ones -- you captured that beautifully!

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  6. Magical Mystical Teacher7/22/2013 9:37 AM

    That first glimpse is unforgettable, isn't it?

    Shadowy Ecstatic Paradise

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  7. Mark7/22/2013 10:09 AM

    Yes, it is ecstasy to finally hear the ancient voices...but (at least in my experience) it is not an everyday occurrence.

    Ecstasy

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    1. Maggie Grace7/22/2013 1:40 PM

      It only happened for me in that one magical moment. May the odds be forever in your favor. Lol

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  8. Tigerbrite7/22/2013 10:53 AM

    Paris has that special magic doesn't it:)

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  9. Wabi Sabi7/22/2013 11:11 AM

    ancient voices
    speaking their wisdom
    heart's language

    Your haibun is filled with such strong emotions, I felt I was seeing the Eiffel Tower again from that vantage point!

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  10. Jess7/22/2013 12:38 PM

    Oh, really clever and beautiful. I love the moment of ecstasy in the listening, waiting.

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    1. Maggie Grace7/22/2013 1:42 PM

      I didn't expect anything but those three days were deeply spiritual. Awesome healing. Everyone in Sedona speaks Maggie. ;-O

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  11. Nonnie7/22/2013 5:20 PM

    what a strong emotion you portrayed here! happy for you

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  12. Chèvrefeuille7/22/2013 7:15 PM

    Lovely haiku Maggie ...

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  13. Siggi in Downeast Maine7/23/2013 12:29 AM

    I've so wanted to see the Eiffel Tower in person...even from afar...
    thank you for sharing that moment of seeing it.
    Your second haiku, a different flavor, but just as rewarding
    Peace
    Siggi

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